Kenya · Mountain Exploration

5-Day Mount Kenya Hike via Chogoria Route to Point Lenana

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Hard pace

Point Lenana, the third highest peak of Mt Kenya

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike through rainforest to reach Old Moses Camp
02 Enjoy a picnic lunch at Mackinder Valley
03 Climb the steep ridge to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya
04 Take in the spectacular views of the canyon along the Chogoria Route

Embark on a 5-day journey to Mount Kenya through the spectacular Chogoria Route. Hike through bamboo and hardwood forests on the lower slopes, then marvel at huge rock formations, temples, and lakes higher up the mountain. This trek combines challenging climbs, scenic valleys, and the rewarding ascent to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya.

This trek combines challenging climbs, scenic valleys, and the rewarding ascent to Point Lenana, the third-highest peak on Mount Kenya.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Mount Kenya, Chogoria

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Old Moses Camp via Sirimon Gate

Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya.
Start the tour with a briefing at the hotel.
Take a one-hour drive to Sirimon, followed by a short rough-road drive through the semi-forested part of the montane region.
Continue for another hour to Sirimon Gate at 2,650 m.
Hike 9 km through the rainforest to Old Moses Camp at 3,300 m.

Stay for the night.

Day 02

Old Moses Camp to Shipton Camp through Moorland

Start the hike at 7:00 am after breakfast.
Over the next 6 hours, traverse the moorland to join Mackinder Valley for a picnic lunch.
Arrive at Shipton early in the evening.

Spend the night in the camp.

Day 03

Acclimatization Hike to Hausberg Valley

Gear up for a day filled with intense acclimatization.
Walk up the ridge until you reach the top of Hausberg Valley at 4,550 m.
Descend back to Shipton for a hot lunch.

Stay overnight in the hut.

Day 04

Point Lenana Summit and Descent via Chogoria Route

Leave early in the morning at 03:00 am after coffee and cookies.
Attempt the steep ridge leading to the third-highest peak on Mt. Kenya. This takes about 3 hours for a timely arrival at the summit of Point Lenana at 4,985 m.
Embark on a rapid descent to the east along the Chogoria Route.
Stop for breakfast at the Halls Tarns. This is the most scenic route, with the table hills and the spectacular canyon.
Continue downward for a picnic lunch on the road ahead.
Proceed on a 2-hour walk to arrive at Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge, known as the Bandas, for an overnight stay.

Day 05

Meru Mt. Kenya Lodge to Chogoria Town and Nairobi

Walk 10 km through the bamboo and rainforest after breakfast at 07:00 am to connect with a jeep to Chogoria village.
Drive for 3 hours to Nairobi, where the expedition ends after lunch.